Manager Support & Managed Services
Port Melbourne - Australia
Job Summary
Manager Support & Managed Services
Location: Port Melbourne or Bendigo VIC (Hybrid)
Work Type: Full-Time
Salary: up to $150000 base Superannuation
About the Client
Our client is a leading Australian technology partner delivering solution architecture engineering project delivery and managed services to organisations across critical sectors including healthcare.
Their Support & Managed Services practice keeps mission-critical technology runningfrom core network and infrastructure environments through to specialised Integrated Health platforms that clinical teams depend on daily. They take pride in solving complex technology challenges through a team genuinely dedicated to outcomes.
The Opportunity
On behalf of our client we are seeking an experienced Manager Support & Managed Services to lead their support team and serve as the senior technical escalation point for clients.
This is a hands-on player-coach leadership role. The successful candidate will drive major incident resolution own client service delivery relationships and mentor a capable high-performing team. Reporting directly to the General Manager Solutions & Services this position plays a pivotal role in driving the growth maturity and operational excellence of the practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Technical Leadership & Escalations: Act as the technical lead on major and escalated incidents driving swift resolution and root-cause analysis.
- Client Relationship Management: Own service delivery for managed services accounts leading regular service reviews and reporting on SLA/contract performance.
- Hands-on Technical Support: Provide senior-level escalation support across networking (Secure Networking Security) infrastructure and Integrated Health platforms (e.g. Olinqua Mobicall Spectralink).
- Continuous Improvement: Identify and execute proactive service improvements that permanently eliminate recurring technical issues.
- Resource & Operations Management: Oversee workforce planning rostering and resource forecasting to stay ahead of client demand and the service pipeline.
- Team Leadership & Coaching: Lead mentor and develop the support team through regular 1:1s performance check-ins and appraisals.
- On-Call Oversight: Participate in and oversee the after-hours / on-call escalation roster.
Essential Criteria
- 8 years of experience in IT support/managed services environments including at least 2 years in a team leadership or coordination role.
- ITIL Certification (v4 or equivalent).
- Current vendor networking certifications (e.g. Cisco Fortinet Aruba).
- Strong hands-on technical troubleshooting capability across enterprise network and infrastructure environments.
- Proven track record of managing client relationships and consistently hitting SLA/contractual commitments.
- Hands-on experience utilizing ConnectWise or a comparable PSA / ITSM platform.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills with a calm structured approach under pressure.
- Requirements: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident with full working rights a valid Australian drivers license and access to a personal vehicle for work use.
Desirable / Highly Regarded:
- AI & Automation: Experience applying AI or automation tools within service operations to streamline workflows reduce ticket volumes and speed up resolution times.
- Practice Growth: Background in building scaling or maturing a managed services practice and establishing repeatable operating models.
- Process Standardisation: Demonstrated ability to structure and standardise service processes and workflows across a team.
What the Role Offers
- Competitive Package: $150000 base salary Superannuation.
- Senior Visibility: Direct line of sight and collaborative access to the General Manager.
- Impactful Work: Mission-critical technology management supporting healthcare platforms that make a real difference.
- Flexibility & Culture: Hybrid working model with office options in either Port Melbourne or Bendigo.
Required Experience:
Manager